Understanding the meaning of strap

strap

/stræp/

noun
a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
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Similar:

shoulder strap

type of:
band

part of:
suspender slip shimmy brassiere shift bandeau chemise teddy brace bra gallus golf bag
verb
beat severely with a whip or rod
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Similar:

flog lash lather slash trounce welt whip

type of:
beat up work over beat
noun
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
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type of:
leather strip

part of:
luggage baggage
noun
hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
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type of:
hanger
verb
secure (a sprained joint) with a strap
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type of:
fix fasten secure
verb
sharpen with a strap
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"strap a razor"

type of:
sharpen
verb
tie with a strap
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Opposite:

unstrap

type of:
tie bind
noun
whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
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type of:
whip

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